Dean Ahrens

Dean Ahrens

United States of America

Athlete #509

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Skiing

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Westminster, CO

I was skiing at Arapahoe Basin on a powder day when I hit a jump off balance and came down on my back. This resulted in a T5 SCI. I quickly started working hard to recover and get back to the sports I love. Shortly after getting out of the hospital, High fives helped me get a Bowhead which changed my life. The bowhead allows me to explore nature and be fully independent doing the things I love. Since getting hurt, I have tried mountain biking, skiing and fly fishing and I plan on trying many more adaptive sports.

“The Best view comes from the hardest climb.”

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High Fives has provided:

Grant towards Home Renovations

Cycle 1 2025 funding for Programs

Dean Ahrens

“This grant will allow me to return to skiing, which was my favorite sport before I got hurt. It will provide me with the opportunity to develop the necessary skills to ski again and get back to the sport I love.“

– #HighFivesAthlete, Dean Ahrens

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